Attempted murder suspect in custody

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Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, CA

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Posted Oct. 12, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Updated Oct 12, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Posted Oct. 12, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Updated Oct 12, 2012 at 11:39 AM

WEED – A Shingletown, Calif. man is being held in the Siskiyou County Jail on charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in connection to a Wednesday assault in Weed, stated a press release issued by the Weed Police Department (WPD). Mitchell Lee Ralls, 35, is being held without bail.

According to the release, on Wednesday afternoon, the WPD responded to a 9-1-1 call made on behalf of a woman with a throat laceration.

Upon arrival, officers contacted the injured female who was able to make a statement as to how the injury occurred. She alleged that Ralls had perpetrated the injury and she gave them a description of Ralls and the vehicle he was believed to be driving.

Medical personnel arrived and transported her to Mercy Medical Center for treatment.

During the course of the investigation, officers spoke with several witnesses who also alleged that Ralls was an involved party, stated the release.

Officers issued a BOLO (Be On The Lookout) notice to local agencies for Ralls and his vehicle.

A short time later, Ralls was located by Mount Shasta Police Department officers. WPD officers arrived in Mount Shasta and placed Ralls under arrest without incident.